Over half of Brits wish for weekend washout so they can be lazy and binge on box sets

16:06, 24 May 2016

Updated 16:06, 24 May 2016

ByScotland Now

WHILE many hope for a sunny bank holiday, a new survey has revealed 54% of people find themselves occasionally wanting bad weather as an excuse to relax.

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Some people hope for a relaxing weekend

MORE than half of people sometimes secretly wish for a washout weekend so they can watch box sets, stay in their pyjamas or just be lazy, a survey suggests.

While we are all outwardly hoping for a sunny bank holiday, polling of 2,003 people for the Met Office suggests 54% find themselves occasionally wanting bad weather as an excuse to relax.

Top reasons for wishing for a washout include being generally lazy, saving money, staying in pyjamas all weekend, watching box sets or having a film-watching weekend.

The poll also found 42% of people have used bad weather as an excuse not to attend an event, with more than a quarter (26%) dodging a meeting with friends, while 22% had skipped shopping and 11% had avoided seeing their partner's family.

Many want to avoid shopping

The survey by Opinium Research was released as the Met Office launched its new mobile weather app with a seven-day forecast and video forecasts.

Clare Nasir, Met Office meteorologist and presenter, said: "Ahead of the bank holiday, most people around the UK will be talking about their hopes and plans for a long, sunny weekend.

"But our research shows that secretly, many hope for a washout so they have an excuse to do nothing.

"We want to help people to make the most of the weather, whatever it's doing, whether they're hoping for sunshine or showers, so that they can plan accordingly.

"With one in 10 people finding weather apps the most useful type of app, everyone can now check the latest and best weather updates when it matters via our new app."